Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3495479)

I did idle into a cove @ 8mm yesterday, along with a slow idle down the channel when the drive busted!

Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3495479)

I did idle into a cove @ 8mm yesterday, along with a slow idle down the channel when the drive busted!

Originally Posted by TDSracing (Post 3495624)

Did it break after leaving the cove? Sounded like all was OK where I was at. (just inside no wake) Several years ago I was leaving shootout when at mm 14 a ujoint let go. They are right when saying a boat won't plain dragging a dead drive!! 6mph @ 3 grand = a long ride for 7 miles!! Didn't get it fixed for OSS race but it was just outside cove and just idled to and fro.

Hope it is not too bad for ya and good luck!!

Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 3495612)

Last yr at Shootout I broke one on Thursday, got repaired then blew other on fun run damn near to BigDicks!
Point is screw Golf! It doesnt get any better then tearing up the channel on Sat afternoon at LOTO!!!

Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3495656)

I hear you....but this sport takes it out of your pocket book!!! Mine is only so deep.....getting shallower day by day! :eek:

Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3495655)

After, cruised to shorty pants, stuck around there for 3 hours and blew right in front of backwater jacks cove on channel. Idled back to 5 MM at 1800 RPM...Is your Scarab Red with white radar arch?

Originally Posted by TDSracing (Post 3496187)

Yes, that's my old beater there. It needs a whole restoration. But looking, hard, for a replacement.......and a cigarette is top on the list.

What broke on the drive?

Originally Posted by mpally (Post 3496466)

What happened when the drive let go? The water was nasty on Saturday and Sunday.

Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 3496551)

Usually what happens it they REV the the hilt and then you go F@(K ME!!
But that is just from MY experience.

Originally Posted by dcb (Post 3496654)

Saw your boat at the in-water boat show when I drove up to Waukegan to purchase a boat from Scott. My wife and I did not buy either Fountain we went to look at, we ended up buying the 2002 38 Top Gun he had. No doubt that Scott has stuff priced to sell, and is honest. I thought the price on your Cig was an awesome deal, esp with the updated power. You will love the 525s.

Originally Posted by jasonmd2 (Post 3496718)

Hey Ryan sorry to hear about your bad weekend...just be thankful it wasn't as bad as mine...pretty sure my port engine sh!t the bed Saturday :angry-smiley-038:

Originally Posted by 36Envision (Post 3496355)

Man! I was hanging out for a bit & had my 36' Envision tied up to the dock next door to your place, house to the north, yesterday afternoon around 4 pm. I thought about knocking on your door but didn't want to have the wrong place. The cigarette TG had just been put away (that was tough with one motor and the awful wind, even messed up a fender on the trailer!!) I'll say hi next time I'm tied up next door. :drink:

I like the Cig TG & recommend it for LOTO. If you haven't already, give Brett a call w/Performance Boat Brokerage and Scott Shogren in Waukegan. I worked with both of those guys & both were great guys. Brett has a 2003, 1997 & 1994 38. The 1994 is an OSO member boat. I looked at the 1997 & was nice. I think Scott has a nice one with no power you may be able to rig & a 1992 maybe. Each have an early 2000 42 Tiger, also. Good luck!



Not sure what happened to drive....maybe upper gear set? I'll let you know when I find out.

Originally Posted by TDSracing (Post 3497117)

So that Envision is yours, that's a nice boat!!!! I had gone for a walk, my rehab for back surgery, and was just coming down the road when you left.

I have talked to Scott about the repower boat. I love the Cig no. 1 on the engine cover!!! It takes a 3a drive and I have TRS......but for the right price, I could find a set of bravo's. Will look at options over next few months. I have also looked at Cafe Racers. What it comes down to is I wanna be able to crush waves and still be able to run a fair clip down the channel.

I hope your drive issue turns out to be minor as I know it can get costly. Like I said mine was just a u-joint but it's what the broke halfs did to the gimbles that cost$$

Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 3496551)

Usually what happens it they REV the the hilt and then you go F@(K ME!!
But that is just from MY experience.